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Alison Reed; Kenneth Van Treuren

Session XXXX Application of a Modified Transient Liquid Crystal Technique for Analysis of Thin Plates of Different Materials Alison Reed Mechanical Engineering Student Baylor University Kenneth Van Treuren Mechanical Engineering Department Baylor University AbstractThe purpose of this research is to apply a modified transient liquid crystal technique to athin flat plate to determine local temperature distributions and

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Eyad Masad; Dan Zollinger

procedures for related material tests are often referencedand re-stated for the convenience of the student, little guidance is suggested as to theconduct of the laboratory exercises relative to the information presented beyond theknowledge and comprehension levels of learning. Consequently, an integrated approachhas been developed in which the basics of mechanics are introduced within the context ofthe different construction materials covered in this course and within a learning cycle thataddresses all the styles learning within an experiential learning cycle. The learning cyclesare designed to achieve the cognitive levels analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in order for thestudent to fully appreciate the relationship between engineering materials

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Tariq A. Khraishi

Session 033 Introducing Problem-Based Learning in a Materials Science Course Tariq A. Khraishi Mechanical Engineering Department The University of New Mexico AbstractThe advantages of problem-based learning (PBL) have been enumerated in the literature. In thiswork, the author presents his own experience in introducing PBL in a Materials Science course.In particular, several distinct problems will be identified for the interested teachers to implement.Materials science teachers can readily adapt such

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Mario G. Beruvides; Pilar Pazos; Jeffrey L. Hanson

Session 064 The Chunking of Course Material Delivery and Evaluation: A Case for Information Processing Management and Evaluation Mario G. Beruvides, Ph.D., P.E., Pilar Pazos, M.S.I.E. Jeffrey L. Hanson, M.S.I.E. Industrial Engineering Department Texas Tech University AbstractTeaching and learning styles are much studied, discussed and debated. There is a plethora offormats and opinions on this subject matter. Some styles have been more

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H. Dwayne Jerro; Chun-Ling Huang; Nikhil Gupta; Patrick Mensah; Ajay Aripirala

in engineering education. Concept mapscan be developed to create or illustrate structures, to communicate complex ideas indifferent ways and viewpoints, to aid learning by allowing one to see relationships,contradictions, and gaps in the material, and to encourage creativity and discovery.Several mechanical engineering courses such as thermodynamics, dynamics, and fluidmechanics can effectively use this technique to build the subject concepts and solvenumerical problems in class. The present paper discusses and describes possible ways ofusing concept mapping in a thermodynamics course. Possibilities of developing acomputer based system for interactive problem solving are also discussed. Some uniqueadvantages of a computer based system

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Mohammed E. Haque; Murtuza Aluminiumwalla

and a Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering from New JerseyInstitute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey. His research interests include fracture mechanics of engineeringmaterials, composite materials and advanced construction materials, computer applications in structural analysis anddesign, artificial neural network applications, knowledge based expert system developments, application basedsoftware developments, and buildings/ infrastructure/ bridges/tunnels inspection and database management systems.MURTUZA ALUMINIUMWALLAMr. Murtuza Aluminiumwalla is a graduate student of the Department of Construction Science, Texas A&MUniversity. He received his Bachelor in Construction Engineering from the University of Bombay, India

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Guanlin Tang; Larissa Gorbatikh

Session 054 On modeling of a frictional contact response under arbitrary loading scenarios Guanlin Tang, Larissa Gorbatikh Department of Mechanical Engineering University of New Mexico AbstractMechanical joints play a key role in a variety of engineering applications. The search fortheir accurate modeling has been challenged by the fact that their response to a system ofloads depends on the history of loading. The present work aims to investigate load historyeffects and memory rules on the example of a

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Ms. LaQuasha M. Morgan; Ms. Faye Moore,; Dr. David A. Kirkpatrick

of group work, time management to access equipment, extra research ofsimulation software, and troubleshooting damaged or outdated equipment. Students havelearned to appreciate what is available, but also hope and continue to request to get betterquality and larger quantities of the necessary components and materials to be successfulin the future. In the spring of 2002, a group of scholarly students now the founding members;Marcus Johnson, Faye Moore, LaQuasha M. Morgan, Tejan Robinson, GeorgeWaddleton III (graduated), and Keith Wilson (graduated) along with a founding advisorDr. Mohammed Hussein, noticed the absence of a recognized engineering technologyhonor society. We decided that some of the top scholars on the school’s campus

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Mohammed E. Haque; Salim Saherwala

mechanics of engineeringmaterials, composite materials and advanced construction materials, computer applications in structural analysis anddesign, artificial neural network applications, knowledge based expert system developments, application basedsoftware developments, and buildings/ infrastructure/ bridges/tunnels inspection and database management systems.SALIM SAHERWALAMr. Salim Saherwala is a graduate student of the Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University. Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas Tech University Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education

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Bonnie Boardman; Lynn Peterson

their objectives. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering included laboratorywork as an integral part of the course, but out-of-class team effort was required in others. Thesense of belonging to a department was seen to aid in retention not only in the department but inengineering. An early opportunity for name and face recognition was seen as important for thestudent’s identification with the college.Disadvantages were also evident in this course structure. Students interested in engineering butwho had not yet decided on a major were nonetheless asked to choose a freshman course fortheir first semester at UTA. If they later decided on a different major, the freshman course in thenew major had to be taken. Furthermore, no course provided an

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Jenna Terry; Paul Ruchhoeft

ASEE-GSW2004-046 Integrating the Teaching of Technical Communications into a Multidisciplinary, Capstone Design Course Jenna Terry Program Coordinator, Writing in the Disciplines University of Houston Writing Center Paul Ruchhoeft Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Richard Bannerot and Ross Kastor Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Houston AbstractThis paper describes the evolving and growing relationship between the Cullen

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Mario G. Beruvides

” presentations.Theirs is a genuine attempt to ignite a passion for an area of investigation they themselves findenthralling and stimulation. It is well known that when a student is engaged, motivated andhaving fun, the learning is increased and more profound. This paper explores the role that fun(play) might have in educating engineers. Does activating the playfulness within a student alterthe students desire to learn and study the course material more profoundly? Does learning thenbecome transparent, not a chore but a state of action/doing? Issues of Instruction and Classroom EnvironmentImproving the classroom environment is at the heart of education efforts to bring more creativeapproaches to instruction. Research has shown that practical

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Tariq A. Khraishi; Larissa Gorbatikh

is natural then to expect that the in-depth analysis and studyinvolved in typical PBL experiments or assignments should enhance the understanding of suchconcepts.There are other methods in the area of mechanics education, besides PBL, which teachers rely onto enhance students’ understanding of classroom concepts6,7,8,9. Most of these methods arecurrently computer-based as publishers and authors of undergraduate mechanics courses (e.g.statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials) have bundled software with their textbooks. Forexample, some of the more advanced Dynamics software allows students to set-up parametricproblems and watch real-time animations simulating physical behavior. There is no doubt thatthe use of such software in the

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Luciana R. Barroso; Jim Morgan

superficially appear to be purely mechanical. For example, when first goingthrough the derivation of the equation of motion for single degree of freedom systems, there is aninitial resistance to learning the material when all students see are box-spring examples. Instead ofstarting with the simplified model, a one-story building is presented to the class and the first step insolving the problem is the development of the analytical model for the system (see Appendix B).Once students are shown how a building can be modeled as a system of boxes and springs, studentinterest sharply increases.In order to be able to present civil engineering specific course content, some of the material is notcovered in the same depth as that in the mechanical engineering

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Jerry Dwyer; Katherine Hitchcox

option for the recycling of waste Wastes that can be included in acompost pile include yard wastes, fruit and vegetable scraps, and old newspapers. Twocommon types of composting are outdoor composting and worm composting. The rate ofdecay of organic materials can be modeled by a differential equation. Lesson plans include aschool compost bin and an analysis of the amount of waste in fast food takeaways. Theselessons involve review of volumes and decay rates.Spider web geometryThe spider web displays a nice level of symmetry. Figure 1 shows a typical web, with eightrays and four sectors. Each ray is 450 from the next ray. Each sector is one unit from the next.The concept of polar coordinates can be used to identify all the intersection points of

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Paul Ruchhoeft

electronic devices and circuits, characterization of time dependent phenomena with pico- and femto-second pulsed laser. Current projects include: • Optically pumped type-II quantum well lasers for IR countermeasures • Interband cascade and type-II superlattice diode lasers for chemical sensing applications • Long wavelength IR photodetector based on type-II quantum wells • Compliant universal substrates Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Texas Tech University, Copyright ©2004, American Society for Engineering Education 3. Smart Materials and Structures Laboratory Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty-in-Charge: Gangbing

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Ronald Barr; Marcus Pandy; Anthony Petrosino; Barbara Austin

framework presents thelearning material as a series of challenges that are posed through a “Legacy Cycle.” SevenVANTH challenges were tested in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering course in Fall2003. These challenges were: 1. Iron Cross Muscle Strength 2. Virtual Biomechanics Lab I: Center of Gravity During Gait 3. Virtual Biomechanics Lab II: Ground Reaction Force During Gait 4. Virtual Biomechanics Lab III: Muscle Contraction During Gait 5. Jumping Jack I: How High Can You Jump? 6. Jumping Jack II: What Determines Jump Height? 7. Jumping Jack III: Why Can an NBA Player Jump Higher Than a Student?This paper discusses the classroom implementation of the seven challenges and presents

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David G. Johnson; Jessica D. Sanders

Session 034 A Golf Ball Launcher: An Engineering Dynamics Project David G. Johnson, Jessica D. Sanders Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico Gregory S. Mowles Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico Abstract The purpose of this project was to design and build an apparatus capable oflaunching a golf ball. The apparatus was required to fulfill certain constraints as well asmeet the target objective

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Roman Taraban; Arne Weigold; Edward E. Anderson; M. P. Sharma

Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Texas TechUniversity. He received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Carnegie MellonUniversity. His interests are in how undergraduate students learn, and especially, howthey draw meaningful connections in traditional college content materials (e.g.,textbooks, lectures, multi-media).ARNE WEIGOLDArne Weigold is a graduate student in the Experimental Psychology program at TexasTech University.EDWARD E. ANDERSONEdward E. Anderson is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University,and he is also the Director of the University Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center.His responsibilities at the Center are to train and assist faculty throughout the universityin applying technology

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Seshagiri Rao Hoskote; Enno “Ed” Koehn

055 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION PLANS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (INDIA). Seshagiri Rao Hoskote MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT LAMAR UNIVERSITY Enno “ED” Koehn CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT LAMAR UNIVERSITY ABSTRACTDue to liberalization of the economy and rapid urbanization, the vehicle population in Indiancities is growing rapidly. In India, over the past 50 years, approximately 37.2 million vehicleshave been registered and this

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Shunmugham R. Pandian

/mechatronic project typically involves the use of thefollowing skills: • Knowledge of mechanical systems (design, materials, mechanisms, etc) • Knowledge of electrical systems (ac and dc machines, batteries, telecomm, etc) • Knowledge of electronics (analog and digital, semiconductors and ICs, power electronics) • Knowledge of computers (hardware: computers, microcomputers and microcontrollers, Networks, multimedia; software: programming, AI, cognition) • Knowledge of engineering economics (cost-benefit analysis, ergonomics, quality management)The project-based approach also offers the following advantages: • Experience in teamwork, communication, ethics, economics, creative problem solving, and

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Richard Bannerot; Ross Kastor; Paul Ruchhoeft

One Semester Capstone Design Courses: Issues, Problems and Solutions Richard Bannerot Ross Kastor Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Houston Paul Ruchhoeft Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Houston AbstractIn this paper we shall address some of the specific issues/problems of developing asuccessful one-semester, interdepartmental capstone design experience for large classes.We

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Mohammed Shahbazuddin; Dr. Terrence. L Chambers

Session XXXX An Improved Genetic Algorithm Using Intelligent Symbolic Regression Mohammed Shahbazuddin Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dr. Terrence. L Chambers Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Louisiana at Lafayette AbstractIn this paper, an optimization technique based on intelligent symbolic regression is presented.Intelligent symbolic regression methodology seeks to replace

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Randall D. Manteufel; Jason B. Pleming

Session XXXX Laboratory Tank Draining Uncertainty Analysis Exercise Randall D. Manteufel Mechanical Engineering Department University of Texas at San Antonio Jason B. Pleming Mechanical Engineering Department University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractInexpensive and simple tank draining exercises amenable to uncertainty analysis arepresented. The tanks are simple to construct and allow direct

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Puneet Bhatia; Dr. Terrence. L Chambers

Session XXXX Computer-Aided Process Planning Revolutionize Manufacturing Puneet Bhatia Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dr. Terrence. L Chambers Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Louisiana at Lafayette AbstractProcess planning translates design information into process steps and instructions toefficiently and effectively manufacture products. It is a task that

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H. R. Myler

separate course forpre-EE freshmen, ELEN1200 Introduction to Electrical Engineering based on the Infinity Projectcurriculum.ELEN1200 is a two-credit lab/lecture course that meets twice weekly--a one-hour lecture sessionfollowed by a three-hour lab. The laboratory is critical to the course and involves a set of well-designed experiments intended to introduce the student to major aspects of electrical engineeringstudy. One mechanism for this is the use of the Hyperception Visual Application Builder (VAB)software. The VAB uses a methodology of developing DSP algorithms and systems graphicallyby simply connecting functional components together with a mouse. A user only needs to choosethe desired functions, place them onto a worksheet, select their